SUMMARY: In Georgia, Black voter turnout decreased in 2024, contributing to Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to Donald Trump. While most demographics saw an increase, Black turnout dropped from 60.2% in 2020 to 58.3%. Experts point to messaging issues from the Democratic Party and a generational shift, with younger Black voters less committed to the Democrats. Dr. Alvin Tillery attributes the loss to a failure to mobilize Black voters and calls for the party to focus on key demographics rather than centrist policies. Others argue that Democrats’ disconnect with working-class issues and lack of “self-awareness” contributed to the loss.

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SUMMARY: A heated power struggle in Jonesboro, involving the mayor and city council, escalated during a public meeting captured on video. The council accused the mayor of bullying and racism, while the mayor claimed they were trying to undermine her authority. Tensions arose over proposed changes to the Ethics Committee aimed at curbing the mayor’s power. The council previously hired an attorney to investigate allegations against her, including claims of pointing a gun at a police officer, which were unfounded. The dispute highlights a broader conflict over governance style in the city, with the council seeking increased oversight.

by Johnny Edwards
Aired November 14, 2024

Tensions brewing between Jonesboro’s mayor and city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal melee caught on camera where the mayor calls them racist and “little cowards.”

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Justice reported that dangerous and dehumanizing conditions at Fulton County Jail in Georgia have led to the deaths of at least four men with mental disabilities. A 97-page investigation revealed inmates faced violence, unsanitary living conditions, and insufficient protection, violating constitutional and federal laws. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke highlighted the abuse, citing the death of Lashawn Thompson, who died in squalid conditions. Since 2022, the jail has seen six violent deaths and 300 stabbings. The Justice Department warned local officials of a potential lawsuit if changes are not made within 49 days.

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